# Phlebotomy Exam Prep 86, Communication With Anxious Patients

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Podcast: [Nursing & Healthcare Exam Prep](https://stenobird.com/podcast/nursing-healthcare-exam-prep-7652377)
Published: 2026-07-21T22:25:11+00:00
Episode link: https://open-exam-prep.com/
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## Resource

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - How to properly acknowledge and validate a patient's fear instead of dismissing it. - The best way to explain the phlebotomy procedure using simple, clear language to reduce anxiety. - How to actively use distraction and breathing techniques as coping mechanisms for nervous patients. - Why you must avoid the common exam trap of saying "this will not hurt" and what to say instead. - How to apply principles of trauma-informed care by giving patients a sense of control and building trust. For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep

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